Add 42/2 and 1/45, Solve 21 0/2 + 1/45 as a fraction

Add 42/2 and 1/45

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/45

42/2 + 1/45 is 946/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
42/2 = 42 × 45/2 × 45 = 1890/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90
Add the two like fractions:
1890/90 + 2/90 = 1890 + 2/90 = 1892/90
1892/90 simplified gives 946/45
So, 42/2 + 1/45 = 946/45
In mixed form: 211/45

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